S Bill 2611 Snow Survey Northeast Expansion Act of 2023

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-07-27

Bill 118 s 2611, also known as the Snow Survey Northeast Expansion Act of 2023, aims to expand the snow survey program in the Northeast region of the United States. The bill seeks to improve the accuracy and reliability of snowpack data in the Northeast by increasing the number of snow survey sites and enhancing the technology used to collect and analyze this data. The snow survey program plays a crucial role in water resource management, as snowpack data is used to predict water availability for irrigation, drinking water, and other uses. By expanding the program in the Northeast, this bill aims to provide more accurate and timely information to water managers, farmers, and other stakeholders in the region. The Snow Survey Northeast Expansion Act of 2023 has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of improving snowpack data collection and analysis in the Northeast. The bill is seen as a proactive measure to address the impacts of climate change on water resources in the region. Overall, the Snow Survey Northeast Expansion Act of 2023 is a significant piece of legislation that aims to enhance the snow survey program in the Northeast, ultimately benefiting water resource management and stakeholders in the region.

Recent Activity

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.

Alternative Names

Snow Survey Northeast Expansion Act of 2023

Snow Survey Northeast Expansion Act of 2023

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to expand the snow survey and water supply forecasting program to serve the Northeastern United States.

Associated Legislation

Policy Areas

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact

Climate change and greenhouse gases

Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

Maine

New Hampshire

New York State

Vermont

Water use and supply

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

Committees and Subcommittees

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Variations and Revisions